Yearly Archives December 17, 2009

Meridia is being investigated by the FDA for increasing cardiovascular problems in some of it's users....

A new device called Endoflip is currently in development to improve results for Bariatric surgery patients by allowing doctors to assess the size of the patient’s food pouch better than ever before....

Lincoln University is enforcing its policy prohibiting students from graduating if they fail to get their BMI below 30 or complete a semester-long nutrition course. One group of seniors says the policy is...

Stew recipes are not only a great way to warm up during the chilly winter months, but also easy to make, with just a single pot and some culinary creativity. In the latest episode of Eating Right Every Bite,...

Obesity rates could be fueled by the fad diet trend, according to a new survey....

This week on WLS News, find out what one university is doing to fight obesity on campus -- and how the school's efforts could prevent a group of college seniors from graduating. Plus, get a closer look at a...

Obesity may be leading to higher disability rates among baby boomers in their sixties, according to a new study.  Interestingly the trend does not apply to people in their seventies and eighties....

Obesity has a direct impact on a number of serious health issues, but it’s also causing another serious problem for our nation: It may quadruple national healthcare costs over the next decade....